Hmm

I think a difficult call.
I don't work in an industry where one can freelance however my hubby and his mates do.
He works in an employed job and his mates mostly do freelance.
In the last 12 months they have all noticed that the freelance work has dried up alot. There have also been a lot of redundancies insofar as paid jobs are concerned.
I am quite risk averse.
In those circumstances I would probably go with the job rather than freelance, at least you have some security despite the inconvenience of travel and less income. You could still do a bit of freelance on the side if you wanted some cash and the particular job suited you. I think an additional upside of your job is that you will know exactly where and when you are required and your household can plan around that reliably.
Freelance might not be regulated which may not work for you if say the work comes in and needs to be done urgently on days where you don't have care.
there is my 2 cents anyway!
good luck with your decision!